What is Carburizing?

- Aug 28, 2017 -

Carburizing introduces carbon into a solid ferrous alloy by holding above the critical temperature (Ac1) in contact with a suitable carbonaceous atmosphere which may be solid, liquid, or gas. The carburized alloy is usually rapidly cooled (quench hardened). Other common names and related subjects are: case hardening, gas carburizing, cyaniding.